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How to Test the Spirits: A Biblical Guide for ChristiansThe apostle John issued a direct warning to the church: “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”— 1 John 4:1 This verse is not a suggestion but a command….

Testing and Judging in the New Testament: A Biblical Guide for Christians In today’s world, where countless voices claim to speak for God, the New Testament command to “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1) remains just as urgent as it was in the first century. Christians are called to walk in grace, but grace does…

How Christians Should Respond When People Hate You—and Recruit Others to Hate You As followers of Christ, we are not exempt from being hated, misunderstood, or even conspired against. Sometimes people will not only oppose you, but also gather others to stand against you. How should we respond, and what does God promise to do?…

Final truth: The greatest purpose of prayer is not to change God’s mind, but to align the believer’s heart with His will and bring glory to His name.

Sabbath, Sunday, and True Worship Under Grace: A Biblical Exploration 1. The Old Testament Command In the Old Testament, God commanded Israel to keep the seventh day (Saturday) as the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8–11; Deuteronomy 5:12–15). This day was a covenantal sign, a time of rest, and a reminder of creation and deliverance. The Sabbath was…

Raising Children in God’s Truth and Grace: A Guide for Parents and Teachers Children are among God’s greatest gifts. Scripture calls them “a heritage from the Lord” (Psalm 127:3), entrusted to parents and the church to nurture in the fear of the Lord. Raising them is not simply about providing food, clothing, and education; it…

Asking Forgiveness and Giving Forgiveness: A Biblical Teaching Forgiveness is at the very heart of the Gospel. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals His desire to reconcile man to Himself and to restore broken relationships among people. The Bible shows us both the necessity of asking for forgiveness and the call to extend forgiveness—to brothers,…

Living in the Spirit While Still in the Flesh: By the Power of God’s Grace One of the greatest tensions in the Christian life is this: we are sealed with the Holy Spirit, yet we still live in weak, failing flesh. The apostle Paul spoke openly of this struggle, confessing, “I do not do what…

Faith in God: Surrender, Action, and His Power at Work Faith is central to the Christian life, yet many misunderstand how it works. Some believe faith means doing nothing at all and letting God do everything. Others think it means doing their best and asking God to fill in the gaps. Scripture gives a clearer…

Living the Christian Life Through the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) When Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer, He was not teaching empty ritual, but the entire pattern of how believers must live before God:– in dependence (not self-reliance),– in submission (not rebellion),– in trust (not fear),– and in hope (not despair). Below is a breakdown…

Worship Through Songs and Dance: A Biblical Guide for Today’s Christians Introduction From the beginning of Scripture to the heavenly visions in Revelation, God’s people have always expressed worship through music, singing, and even dancing. But with so many different musical styles today—and some songs labeled “Christian” but not biblically sound—believers often ask: What kind…

A Christian Guide to Lending and Borrowing in the Era of Grace Lending and borrowing are part of daily life. From small favors to large financial transactions, Christians are often faced with choices about money and trust. Scripture provides wisdom, both in the Old Testament Law and in the New Testament era of grace, on…

The Law and Grace: Understanding God’s Plan for Gentile Christians Introduction One of the most common questions Christians ask is: If Jesus said He did not come to abolish the Law, are we still required to follow the Old Testament commands? (Matthew 5:17). This question becomes especially difficult for Gentile believers who were never part…

Wealth and Stewardship in the Era of Grace: Living Rich Toward God Introduction From the days of Abraham to the early church, wealth has always been a topic of deep concern in the life of God’s people. The Bible does not shy away from addressing riches—sometimes portraying them as blessings from God, at other times…

The Harmony of Worship in Scripture: From Altars to Spirit and Truth Introduction Worship is one of the central themes of Scripture, weaving through the lives of the patriarchs, the covenant law, the psalms, the prophets, the exile and restoration, and finally the New Testament revelation in Christ. Although the outward expressions of worship changed…

Here’s a full article that gathers everything we’ve discussed and organizes it biblically and clearly. Grace Working Out Salvation with Faith and Obedience: Gifts from God Introduction The Scriptures teach that salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace. Yet the Bible also commands faith and obedience. How do these harmonize under the covenant of…

Being Born of the Spirit: A Biblical Guide What It Means to Be Born of the Spirit “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”— John 3:3 “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that…

The 144000 Out of the 12 Tribes of Israel The 144000 Sealed (Revelation 7:4–8, KJV) 4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.5 Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand….